Herbert Howell Shanks Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Herbert Howell Shanks Jr. of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, born in Childress, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Herbert Howell left this world on September 10, 2024 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Herbert Howell may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Howell Shanks and Laura Alma Gibson; and his wife Genevieve Ilene Zerbe. He is also survived by his three daughters and their husbands, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many other cherished family members.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2128 N. Highway 16, Denver, NC 28037.
